Module Descriptors
LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE AND EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
ORGB60387
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
A 2000 word essay, from a choice of 5 questions (70%) - (Tests Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
A 1000 word review of 2 contemporary academic/professional articles (30%) - (Tests Learning Outcomes 2 and 3)
A 1000 word review of 2 contemporary academic/professional articles (30%) - (Tests Learning Outcomes 2 and 3)
INDICATIVE CONTENT
To understand and apply a range of learning theories, concepts and approaches in order to build and manage effective learning environments and processes. In particular, the following:
Collaboration in building knowledge-productive environments
Collaborative processes to support creativity and innovation
Organisational roles, structures and networks to support learning and the management of knowledge.
The relationship between learning and performance
Processes and resources that facilitate learning and support learners
The importance of integrating learning with working
The assessment of learning
The contribution of communications and information technology to individual and organisational learning.
The contribution of organisational learning and knowledge management to the achievement of organisational objectives.
Contemporary and future issues in the learning environment
Collaboration in building knowledge-productive environments
Collaborative processes to support creativity and innovation
Organisational roles, structures and networks to support learning and the management of knowledge.
The relationship between learning and performance
Processes and resources that facilitate learning and support learners
The importance of integrating learning with working
The assessment of learning
The contribution of communications and information technology to individual and organisational learning.
The contribution of organisational learning and knowledge management to the achievement of organisational objectives.
Contemporary and future issues in the learning environment
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF :
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LEARNING AT WORK AND THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE
Knowledge & Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THEORIES
Analysis
3. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT, IN WRITTEN FORM, EFFECTIVELY
Communication
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LEARNING AT WORK AND THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE
Knowledge & Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THEORIES
Analysis
3. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT, IN WRITTEN FORM, EFFECTIVELY
Communication
LEARNING STRATEGIES
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.
Learning support material will be provided for the module
24 hours of formal lectures/large group activity and 12 hours of tutorials.
Learning support material will be provided for the module
24 hours of formal lectures/large group activity and 12 hours of tutorials.
RESOURCES
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.
Learning support material will be provided for the module
24 hours of formal lectures/large group activity and 12 hours of tutorials.
Learning support material will be provided for the module
24 hours of formal lectures/large group activity and 12 hours of tutorials.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY
TEXTS
Harrison, H and Kessel, J. (2004) 'HR in a Knowledge Economy: An Organisational View' Palgrave/Macmillan. Basingstoke.
Reid, M.A., Barrington, H, and Brown, M. (2004) 'Human Resource Development: Beyond Training Interventions' 7th Edition. London. CIPD.
(ISBN 1843980134)
Reid, M.A., Barrington, H, and Brown, M. (2004) 'Human Resource Development: Beyond Training Interventions' 7th Edition. London. CIPD.
(ISBN 1843980134)